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Boing Boing |
This snack-hungry house goat is my new favorite internet animal!
I've found my new favorite animal on the internet! Meet Roo-bee (aka Roo), an adorable six-year-old goat who was born with severe congenital deformities and who came to Black Goat Farm and Sanctuary as a newborn with badly deformed front legs. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
An AI video lampooning McDonald's disastrous AI video commercial
A few days ago, McDonalds Netherlands posted an absolutely horrid Christmas ad generated by AI. Link to the Boing Boing article by Rob Beschizza here.
McDonald's has released an AI-generated Christmas adThe studio behind it says they 'hardly slept' for several weeks while writing AI prompts and refining the shots — 'AI didn't make this film.
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Boing Boing |
How potatoes can lose half their weight by drying out just 1%
Here's a fun math problem for a Saturday afternoon: You've got 100 kg of potatoes that are 99% water. You leave them out overnight and they dry slightly, becoming 98% water. How much do they weigh now?
If you guessed somewhere around 99 kg, congratulations — you're wrong. — Read the rest
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Slashdot |
Applets Are Officially Going, But Java In the Browser Is Better Than Ever
"The entire java.applet package has been removed from JDK 26, which will release in March 2026," notes Inside Java.
But long-time Slashdot reader AirHog links to this blog post reminding us that
"Applets Are Officially Gone, But Java In The Browser Is Better Than Ever."This brings to an official end the era of applets, which began in 1996. However, for years it has been possible to build modern, interactive web pages in Java without needing applets or plugins. TeaVM provides fast, performan...
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Boy Genius Report |
Where Do Returned Amazon Items Actually Go?
Amazon returns filter back into the storefront's sales pipeline through a couple different avenues, depending on the item's condition and value.
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CNET News |
'Landman' Season 2, Episode 5: Streaming Release Date and Time
Here is your guide to watching the series set in West Texas.
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MakeUseOf |
I stopped replacing accessories once I learned these 5 simple longevity tricks
Let's break the cycle of buy, break, repeat.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
John Cena's Final WWE Match — Stream it *FREE* on YouTube
John Cena enters the squared circle for one final time. Here's how to watch John Cena's Final WWE Match from anywhere in the world for free.
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Mashable! |
Turn a few words into a high-quality image with this $35 AI-powered tool
Bring anything to life with this lifetime subscription to Imagiyo AI Image Generator's Standard Plan, now only $34.97 (reg. $495) through Dec. 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Slashdot |
Startup Successfully Uses AI to Find New Geothermal Energy Reservoirs
A Utah-based startup announced last week it used AI to locate a 250-degree Fahrenheit geothermal reservoir, reports CNN. It'll start producing electricity in three to five years, the company estimates — and at least one geologist believes AI could be an exciting "gamechanger" for the geothermal industry.[Startup Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals] named it "Big Blind," because this kind of site — which has no visual indication of its existence, no hot springs or geysers above grou...
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Boy Genius Report |
Use Windows 3.1 Straight From Your Browser To Boot Up Pure Nostalgia
Remember Windows 3.1? If there's a thrill when you think about it, you can relive the whole environment at one masterful programmer's website.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Best Buy drops this 43-inch 4K TV to a super-low $99.99 — but not for long
As part of its big end-of-year sales, Best Buy has dropped this 43-inch 4K TV to a ridiculously low price of just $99.99.
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Neowin |
Xbox Wireless Controller is now available for as little as $38
Need a new Xbox Wireless Controller? Grab one for as little as $38, as Microsoft slashes the price to a new all-time low.
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Business Insider |
How to watch John Cena's final WWE match: Live stream the Saturday Night Main Event free from anywhere
John Cena's final scheduled WWE event has arrived, and we'll show you how to watch the Saturday Night Main Event anywhere.
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Boing Boing |
Save 90% with this MS Office and Windows 11 Pro Bundle
TL;DR: Give your entire system an overhaul with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows & Windows 11 Pro Bundle, now just $39.97 (reg. $418.99).
Louisa May Alcott said it best: it takes two flints to make a fire. — Read the rest
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Boy Genius Report |
The Best Place To Put Your Wi-Fi Router
While technology has come a long way to address dead zones and lacking coverage, Wi-Fi connection strength still primarily depends on layout and location.
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Slashdot |
Firefox Survey Finds Only 16% Feel In Control of Their Privacy Choices Online
Choosing your browser "is one of the most important digital decisions you can make, shaping how you experience the web, protect your data, and express yourself online," says the Firefox blog. They've urged readers to "take a stand for independence and control in your digital life."
But they also recently polled 8,000 adults in France, Germany, the UK and the U.S. on "how they navigate choice and control both online and offline" (attending in-person events in Chicago, Berlin, LA, and Munich, Sa...
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Boy Genius Report |
How To Run Your First 5K With Help From Your Apple Watch
New Year's Eve is right around the corner, and if one of your resolutions is to get in better shape, your Apple Watch can be a huge help.
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Gizmodo |
The ‘Mortal Kombat’/’Street Fighter’ Pissing Contest Now Includes Their Movies
Turns out, the 90s never really left us as the beef between 'Street Fighter' and 'Mortal Kombat' has now extended to theaters.
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TechCrunch |
DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly spraying customers’ food
A woman is facing felony charges in Evansville, Indiana over a DoorDash delivery in which she allegedly sprayed the food with a substance that made the customers vomit.
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Boy Genius Report |
14 iOS Shortcuts You Didn't Know You Needed
These shortcuts streamline minor annoyances that come from handling repetitive work manually, and can save a surprising amount of time.
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Neowin |
33 Small and useful iOS 26 features you shouldn't miss after installing it
With iOS 26.2 now out in the wild, here are some small and useful iOS 26 features you should know about.
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Digital Trends |
Rivian wants your truck to talk back, and it’s happening in 2026
Rivian will launch an AI assistant in 2026 for all its EVs, enabling voice-based vehicle controls, third-party app support, and deeper software integration without requiring new hardware.
The post Rivian wants your truck to talk back, and it’s happening in 2026 appeared first on Digital Trends.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Orico just launched the cutest NAS drive I've ever seen — and yes, there's even a knob
Orico’s PTM dock lineup introduces sliding M.2 trays and varied port layouts, creating a compact system that can behave like a NAS.
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Boy Genius Report |
7 TV Settings The Stranger Things Co-Creator Insists You Need To Turn Off
Stop ruining your movie nights. The Stranger Things co-creator reveals the seven TV settings you need to turn off immediately for a truly cinematic experience.
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Business Insider |
Dick Van Dyke is 100 years old. Here are his 3 tips for living a long life.
Dick Van Dyke , who celebrated his 100th on Saturday, hasn't shied away from sharing his advice for a long, healthy life.
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9to5Mac |
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Headlines’ offers a news reading experience that isn’t tiring
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
Keeping up with the news can often be exhausting. Headlines offers a clean experience that puts your favorite writers and publications front and center. It’s available on iPhone, iPad, and has a web app.
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Gizmodo |
Report: The Death of Charlie Kirk Led to a New Age of Bosses Policing Social Media
Experts tell the Washington Post that workers' social media behavior is on the minds of employers.
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Boy Genius Report |
The Google Pixel 10 Is Great, But The Smart Money Buys A Cheaper Phone
You don't need to spend flagship prices to get a great experience. Discover the cheaper phone that makes the Pixel 10 a hard sell for value-focused buyers.
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Neowin |
Microsoft released KB5072537, KB5071416, KB5072543 Windows 11 Setup & Recovery updates
Microsoft released new updates for Windows 11 this past week under KB5072537, KB5071416 and KB5072543 for OS setup and recovery.
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Neowin |
Save 70% on a lifetime subscription to Mondly Premium (All Languages)
Whether you're a frequent traveler, working for a multinational company, or simply enjoy learning new things for fun, Mondly by Pearson is the way to go.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
How to watch John Cena’s final match: free streams, schedule for Saturday Night's Main Event XLII
All the ways to stream John Cena’s final match live online, with Gunther aiming to crash the farewell party at Saturday Night's Main Event XLII in Washington, DC.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Hitman at 25: Celebrity crossovers, co-op chaos, and the future of Agent 47
The IO Interactive team behind the longstanding assassination sim talks Eminem and Milla Jovovich collaborations.
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Techdirt |
This Week In Techdirt History: December 7th – 13th
Five Years Ago This week in 2020, the ACLU told congress not to add a terrible copyright bill to the must-pass government funding bill, Senator Tillis was trying to slide a dangerous felony streaming bill in as well (the details of which showed it was a weird gift to Hollywood at the expense of taxpayers), […]
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VentureBeat |
Why most enterprise AI coding pilots underperform (Hint: It's not the model)
Gen AI in software engineering has moved well beyond autocomplete. The emerging frontier is agentic coding: AI systems capable of planning changes, executing them across multiple steps and iterating based on feedback. Yet despite the excitement around “AI agents that code,” most enterprise deployments underperform. The limiting factor is no longer the model. It’s context: The structure, history and intent surrounding the code being changed. In other words, enterprises are now facing a syst...
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Digital Trends |
How Nissan took a shortcut to a good plug-in hybrid SUV
The Nissan Leaf was one of the first modern electric vehicles to go on sale, but Nissan has been slower to adopt plug-in hybrids. It’s only just now getting one in its lineup, and only by borrowing from another automaker. At first glance, the 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid seems like a straightforward addition to […]
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Gizmodo |
Animation and Video Games Lost 3 Voice Actors This Week
90s and 00s kids likely grew up hearing voice actors Jim Ward, Jeff Garcia, and Julie Mayfield across the cartoons and games of their youth.
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Boy Genius Report |
The Steam Machine Is Going To Cost More Than You Think, And It's Pretty Clear Why
The impending arrival of Valve's Steam Machine is set to rock the gaming world. However, uncertainty about the console's potential price has many concerned.
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Business Insider |
My 3 kids all need very different parenting styles from me. Being fair doesn't mean being the same.
A one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for parenting. Over 20 years, I've learned my kids all respond to different styles.
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TechCrunch |
AI data center boom could be bad news for other infrastructure projects
Improvements to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure could take a hit as data center construction accelerates.
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Mashable! |
This DJI Power 2000 portable power station is 46% off this weekend (and it makes a great gift)
This DJI Power 2000 portable power station and solar generator is 46% off this weekend.
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Business Insider |
My dad died unexpectedly. It taught me that I needed to plan for my funeral ahead of time.
I never thought I'd plan my dad's funeral so soon. His death showed me why preparing for the inevitable brings comfort, not fear.
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Boy Genius Report |
This Hidden iOS Feature Can Protect Your Accounts From Hackers
Password protection is crucial, especially when money and personal data is concerned. Check out iOS' feature that can help you stay safe from scammers.
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Android Police - Andro... |
How to turn off motion photo on your Android phone
Don't like moving images? You can disable them on your phone
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Gizmodo |
Google Has Taken Down AI-Generated Content Following Disney’s Cease and Desist
Disney has a licensing deal with OpenAI now, by the way.
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Boy Genius Report |
7 CISA Security Rules Every Android User Should Know
Following a reported surge in espionage activity, the agency in charge of countering cyber threats in the U.S. has updated its mobile communications guidlines.
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Mashable! |
Shopping for a gamer? Save $100 on this LG 34-inch Ultragear curved gaming monitor this weekend
This LG 34-inch Ultragear curved gaming monitor is on sale for $100 off this weekend.
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Business Insider |
I wanted a big festive tree this year. I wasn't expecting the $370 price tag at our local tree lot.
I went Christmas tree shopping with my teens and was stunned by a $370 price tag. It sent me back to my childhood and our tiny cheap recycled tree.
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CNET News |
Paramount's Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Aims to Block Netflix's $83 Billion Offer
Netflix announced a deal to acquire Warner Bros. last week, but Paramount stepped in with a new offer to shareholders.
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Boy Genius Report |
You Can Turn Your TV Space Into A Home Cinema - Here's How
If you're an entertainment buff, you would want to make the best use of space at home to create a cinema-like experience. Here's a guide on how to achieve it.
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Slashdot |
The World's Electric Car Sales Have Spiked 21% So Far in 2025
Electrek reports:
EV and battery supply chain research specialists Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reports that 2.0 million electric vehicles were sold globally in November 2025, bringing global EV sales to 18.5 million units year-to-date. That's a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Europe was the clear growth leader in November, while North America continued to lag following the expiration of US EV tax credits. China, meanwhile, remains the world's largest EV market by a wide ma...
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TweakTown News |
Resident Evil 9 Requiem's interactive gameplay is 'almost equally split' between Grace and Leon
Despite saying Leon wasn't going to be a main protagonist in RE9, Capcom now reveals that he's actually one half of the playable segments of the game.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Mashable! |
The prologue of Christopher Nolans The Odyssey is now in theaters. Heres how to watch.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" hits theaters in July, but you can watch the first six minutes in IMAX now. Here's how.
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AppleInsider News |
Walmart's $74 AirPods 4 deal makes last-minute holiday shopping a breeze
Walmart's $74 AirPods 4 deal delivers the lowest price available, with Amazon sold out of the popular holiday gift idea.Pick up a last-minute holiday gift with Walmart's $74 AirPods 4 deal.Save $55 on Apple AirPods 4 at Walmart, bringing the price down to just $74 this weekend. This is within $5 of the lowest AirPods 4 price to date, making it a great time to pick up a holiday gift or a treat for yourself.Buy AirPods 4 for $74 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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9to5Mac |
Apple TV: How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for free this weekend
As it did with ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving‘ a few weeks ago, Apple is streaming ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas‘ for free on Apple TV this Saturday (13) and Sunday (14). Here’s how to watch.
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Business Insider |
The history of Elon Musk and Sam Altman's relationship and feuds, which date back to the early days of OpenAI
Elon Musk and Sam Altman, who cofounded OpenAI together but today lead rival firms, have a stormy relationship.
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Boy Genius Report |
Are Gold-Plated HDMI Cables Actually Better?
Gold-plated HDMI cables look premium and can cost more than their standard counterparts. Here's how this extra, special coating affects cable quality.
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Mashable! |
The 9 best dating apps for men who are tired of being alone
Which dating apps for men actually work? We reviewed the top options for every type of guy, including Tinder, Hinge, and EliteSingles.
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Mashable! |
This Roborock Q10 S5+ made our list of the best robot vacuums for every budget and it’s on sale right now
Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum is on sale this weekend for 40% off.
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Neowin |
Our tests show lack of Nvidia PhysX brutally hammers even most powerful AMD, Intel CPUs
Nvidia's PhysX is a physics technology in games that has been around for a very long. However, it still manages to bring powerful modern CPUs to their knees.
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